Meaning
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I told you so
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Wop yo jaw!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Wop yo jaw!" means "I told you so" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Wop yo jaw!"?
"Wop yo jaw!" is pronounced "wop-yo-JAW". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Wop yo jaw!"?
"Wop yo jaw!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin & Local Culture Corner
Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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